Major Plot Plan Modification and Density Bonus Update (City Project No. PL25-0265)

City Project No. PL25-0265, titled Major Plot Plan Modification and Density Bonus Update, involves the construction of 48 apartment units on a 1.02-acre parcel located at 1600 S. Escondido Boulevard in Escondido, California. Managed by the City of Escondido Planning Division and the applicant Senecio 1600, LLC, the project is situated within the South Centre City Specific Plan Escondido Boulevard District. The primary objective is to modify the density bonus to reduce common open space in order to accommodate six additional parking spaces, while also implementing revisions to architectural design, materials, storage area usage, and the placement of solar panels. The project has been granted a Notice of Exemption under CEQA Section 15332 for In-fill Development Projects, as it is consistent with local general plan designations and urban surroundings, possesses no significant habitat value, and does not result in significant environmental effects. The lead agency has confirmed that public services are adequate for the development. This action was officially filed with the San Diego County Clerk on December 19, 2025, and is categorized under NAICS code 541340.